Devil's Halo cover

Devil's Halo

Meshell Ndegeocello · 2009

36 min · 12 tracks · hip-hop · jazz · soul

A vibrant fusion of funk, jazz, and soul that explores complex emotional landscapes with raw honesty.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo flow throughout
  • raw honesty in emotional exploration
  • for reflective evenings
  • short tracks for quick engagement
  • inviting sing-along moments

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced instant gratification
  • seek lengthy immersive experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Devil's Halo' was released in October 2009, Meshell Ndegeocello was already an established artist known for her genre-bending approach to music. This album followed her critically acclaimed release 'The World Has Made Me a Stranger' and continued her exploration of personal themes and social commentary, further solidifying her reputation as a unique voice in contemporary music.
Stylistic neighbors
Erykah Badu· Lauryn Hill· Robert Glasper

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Slaughter 2:38
  • 2 Tie One On 2:31
  • 3 Lola 3:12
  • 4 Hair of the Dog 1:42
  • 5 Mass Transit 3:45
  • 6 White Girl 2:42
  • 7 Love You Down 5:22
  • 8 Devil’s Halo 2:22
  • 9 Bright Shiny Morning 3:03
  • 10 Blood on the Curb 2:39
  • 11 Die Young 4:21
  • 12 Crying in Your Beer 2:35

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